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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.80, 237.87 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.80, 237.87 and 130.92 is: 197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.80 : 237.87 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.80/237.87 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.80x = 237.87 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.80x = 31,143.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,143.32/157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.35

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